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m (This spell gets very little use, I think pointing out that it can be used freely outside of combat might make it more palatable.)
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{{ up to date | 2023-08-20 }} <!-- Date format is YEAR-MONTH-DAY, like 2023-08-07. -->
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| name = Bestow Curse
| name = Bestow Curse
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| classes = Bard, Cleric, Wizard
| classes = Bard, Cleric, Wizard
| class learns at level 5 = Bard, Cleric, Wizard, Great Old One, Trickery Domain:Domain Spell
| class learns at level 5 = Bard, Cleric, Wizard, The Great Old One, Trickery Domain:Domain Spell
| class learns at level 9 = Oathbreaker:Oath Spell
| class learns at level 9 = Oathbreaker:Oath Spell
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| other ways to learn = * Also granted to {{Class|Warlock}}s who choose the [[Eldritch Invocation]] '''{{SAI|Sign of Ill Omen}}''' at level 5+.
| other ways to learn = * Also granted to [[Warlock]]s who choose the [[Eldritch Invocation]] '''{{Pass|Sign of Ill Omen}}''' at level 5+.
| summary = This spell allows spellcasters to curse a target with their touch.
| summary = This spell allows spellcasters to curse a target with their touch.
| description = Curse a creature with your touch. The curse either bestows {{Disadvantage}} on [[Ability Check|Checks]] and {{SavingThrow}}s, {{Disadvantage}} on {{Attack Roll}}s, lets you deal additional damage to the target, or robs it of its [[Action]]s.
| description = Curse a creature with your touch. The curse either bestows {{Disadvantage}} on {{Ability Check}}s and {{SavingThrow}}s, {{Disadvantage}} on {{Attack Roll}}s, lets you deal additional damage to the target, or robs it of its [[Action]]s.


The effect of the curse is based on the variant selected, and lasts for 10 turns.
The effect of the curse is based on the variant selected, and lasts for 10 turns.
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| higher levels = [[Spells#Upcasting|Upcast]]: The duration is increased by 10 turns for each [[Spells#Spell_Slot_Levels|Spell Slot Level]] above 3rd.
| higher levels = [[Spells#Upcasting|Upcast]]: The duration is increased by 10 turns for each [[Spells#Spell_Slot_Levels|Spell Slot Level]] above 3rd.
| variants = Bestow Curse: Dread, Bestow Curse: Additional Damage, Bestow Curse: Attack Disadvantage, Bestow Curse: Strength Disadvantage, Bestow Curse: Dexterity Disadvantage, Bestow Curse: Constitution Disadvantage, Bestow Curse: Intelligence Disadvantage, Bestow Curse: Wisdom Disadvantage, Bestow Curse: Charisma Disadvantage
| variants = Bestow Curse: Dread, Bestow Curse: Additional Damage, Bestow Curse: Attack Disadvantage, Bestow Curse: Strength Disadvantage, Bestow Curse: Dexterity Disadvantage, Bestow Curse: Constitution Disadvantage, Bestow Curse: Intelligence Disadvantage, Bestow Curse: Wisdom Disadvantage, Bestow Curse: Charisma Disadvantage
| notes = * Casting Bestow Curse outside of battle onto any NPC is not considered an aggressive action.
| notes =
* Casting Bestow Curse outside of battle onto any NPC is not considered an aggressive action, if target fail to save.
* More than two curses on a creature are unable. The older one will be canceled.
| bugs = {{SAI|Bestow Curse: Dread}} only works for 1 turn.
| video = Bestow Curse Visuals.mp4
| video = Bestow Curse Visuals.mp4
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Latest revision as of 15:17, 28 October 2024

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Bestow Curse is a level 3 necromancy spell. This spell allows spellcasters to curse a target with their touch.

Description

Curse a creature with your touch. The curse either bestows Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage on Ability checks and Saving throws, Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage on Attack rolls, lets you deal additional damage to the target, or robs it of its Actions.

The effect of the curse is based on the variant selected, and lasts for 10 turns.

Properties

Cost
Action + Level 3 Spell Slot
Details
WIS Save
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Concentration Concentration

At higher levels

Upcast: The duration is increased by 10 turns for each Spell Slot Level above 3rd.

Variants

How to learn

Classes:

Other ways to learn:

Notes

  • Casting Bestow Curse outside of battle onto any NPC is not considered an aggressive action, if target fail to save.
  • More than two curses on a creature are unable. The older one will be canceled.

Bugs

Bestow Curse: Dread Bestow Curse: Dread only works for 1 turn.

Visuals

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